1. CONCOCT (VERB): formulate
Synonyms: create, contrive
Antonyms: forget, neglect
Example sentence:
I concocted about company’s dream project.
2. CAVALIER (ADJECTIVE): arrogant
Synonyms: condescending, curt
Antonyms: humble, reticent
Example sentence:
Anshul is a cavalier leader.
3. CAP (VERB): come to a climax
Synonyms: conclude, terminate
Antonyms: begin, commence
Example sentence:
The day will cap with a presentation to members of Parliament.
4. THWART (VERB): defeat
Synonyms: outwit, conquer
Antonyms: abet, assist
Example sentence:
The vice president thwarted that strategy.
5. CORDIAL (ADJECTIVE): friendly
Synonyms: affectionate, congenial
Antonyms: rude, hostile
Example sentence:
She has given me a cordial invitation.
6. RAPACITY (NOUN): voracity
Synonyms: avidity, craving
Antonyms: distaste, apathy
Example sentence:
The rapacity of landowners seeking greater profit from their property.
7. PRESUMPTION (NOUN): speculation
Synonyms: hunch, supposition
Antonyms: reality, fact
Example sentence:
She was enraged at Mukul’s presumption.
8. IRASCIBLE (ADJECTIVE): choleric
Synonyms: peevish, quick-tempered
Antonyms: calm, patient
Example sentence:
He is an irascible man.
9. MATE (NOUN): associate
Synonyms: companion, concomitant
Antonyms: opponent, antagonist
Example sentence:
Anil is my mate in a college.
10. GIST (NOUN): bottom line
Synonyms: core, essence
Antonyms: exteriority, be nothingness
Example sentence:
This has a gist in it.
